H.R. 2759 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015
H.R. 2759 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jun 12, 2015, sponsored by Christopher P. Gibson with 56 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 12, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 56
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015 Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance), particularly those provided in rural health clinics, federally qualified health centers, and in hospice programs.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher P. Gibson (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 44 Democrats, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 12, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jun 23, 2015)
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